Why is the arrest still on my record?

I assume you were charged with a crime and the charges were dismissed. While you were not convicted, until you seek an expungement of your arrest...

Can someone be found guilty of extortion in the state of Virginia if they have not acted on the threat?

Before deciding whether there is a case or not, you should leave it to the people who ultimately will decide whether to charge the person...

Permission slips or verbal permissions for a student to go on a field trip have nothing to do with protecting teachers or schools from liability...

Will he likely go to jail from court if convicted?

Your friend's attorney understands the current procedural posture of the case (ex: trial date vs. hearing date vs. something else). And yes, it is...

You can tell the C/A that you don't have any information that would benefit the case, and explain the situation, but that wouldn't preclude you...

Can I sue my at will employer if they tried making me break the law?

Given that your company is probably subject to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you can receive 'whistleblower' protections if your employer...

How good is someone's credibility when they press charges almost two months after the alleged incident?

Credibility is for the fact-finder to consider (judge trying a case; or jury). Quite frankly, from a legal perspective, no one cares about who is...

Transmission shop has had car for a month now

You're probably right that they're just stalling for a convenient time to make the repair. Unless your warranty provides some kind of terms for...

[Changed to Personal Injury from Medical Malpractice] If the laser service you engaged in was negligently performed (ex: intensity of laser set...

I am sorry that you are dealing with a lot right now. There's a lot to unpack here, and requires you to sit down with an attorney for a...